Sunny Anderson's Butterflied Cornish Hens with Sage Butter

Sunny's Cornish hens get extra-crispy, flavorful skin when she sears them, roasts them with bacon and bastes them with sage butter. She butterflies them, which means they cook quickly and allow you to get a holiday main on the table in no time.

My Mama's Braciole

Rachael's beef braciole is bursting with meaty flavor thanks to the slice of prosciutto inside every roll. Once they're stuffed and fastened, these small, savory treats are browned on the stove top in a butter and white wine gravy until they're cooked through.

Beet Salad

This vibrant red and green salad is just the dish to grace a festive holiday table setting. Vinegar-dressed beets and radishes add tartness while the scallions and parsley lend crunch and fresh, herby flavor.

Fresh Mushroom and Parsley Salad

Giada's mushroom and parsley salad is light and fresh - the perfect side dish to balance out a rich cut of meat. Lemon juice brightens the flavor of the earthy mushrooms, and shaved Parmesan lends a hint of creaminess.

Easy Parmesan "Risotto"

The preparation for Ina's parmesan risotto is nearly effortless. Her trick is to cook the Arborio rice and chicken stock in a Dutch oven. They're well suited for long, slow cooking, eliminating the need for constant stirring, which you'll find with most stove top risotto recipes.

Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Sunny's savory side dish comes together with just four ingredients: Brussels sprouts, bacon, chopped onion and butter. Together, the bacon fat and butter create an over-the-top indulgent sauce for the roasted sprouts.

Winter Kale Salad

Melissa uses seasonal ingredients, like kale, toasted pecans, sweet pear and blue cheese, to create a fresh and inexpensive salad for the holidays. The rustic flavors here will pair well with just about any main dish.

5-Minute Individual Potato Gratins

Melissa layers sliced russet potatoes, Swiss cheese and chopped green onion into muffin cups for easier serving, portion control and faster cooking time. Before baking, top each gratin cup with a splash of heavy cream for that rich, signature flavor.